2009 Consumer Electronics Show

January 9, 2009 12:00 AM

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Tim Sheridan uses his mind to raise a small purple foam ball as he demonstrates the Mindflex game at the Mattel display at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The game will be available in the fall at a projected retail price of $79.99. less

Tim Sheridan uses his mind to raise a small purple foam ball as he demonstrates the Mindflex game at the Mattel display at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The game will be available ... more

The Joebot robot by Wow Wee gestures at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. Joebot walks, talks, and beatboxes. The unit's voice command feature enables it to respond to specific phrases. Joebot also has a "battle mode" that makes it walk around and shoot at things with its hand weapons. less

The Joebot robot by Wow Wee gestures at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. Joebot walks, talks, and beatboxes. The unit's voice command feature enables it to respond to specific phrases. ... more

Christine Hsu pets two Paro therapeutic robots on display at the Japan External Trade Organization at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Paro, responds to light, sound, temperature, touch, motion and temperature. Over time, Paro develops its own character. Paro can provide companionship to people not able to take care of a real animal, such as those in hospitals, elder care centers and nursing homes. less

The Vue personal video network camera is displayed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. the Vue personal video network, a live, remote video system that enables consumers to view their family, home or business anytime and from anywhere, is in beta testing now and will be on the market in spring 2009. less

The Vue personal video network camera is displayed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. the Vue personal video network, a live, remote video system that enables consumers to view their ... more

The Liquid Image underwater digital camera/video mask with lights is displayed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The mask can take HD video and still photos and supporters up to a 32GB SD card for memory. This model (Scuba Series HD320) is waterproof to 115ft while the pro model is waterproof to 330ft. less

The Liquid Image underwater digital camera/video mask with lights is displayed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The mask can take HD video and still photos and supporters up to a ... more

People use 3D glasses to watch a 3D Samsung television running a 3D Blu-ray disc at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 8.

People use 3D glasses to watch a 3D Samsung television running a 3D Blu-ray disc at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 8.

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The QA telepresence robot by Anybots chats with people on the floor at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. The robot's user operates QA from an online laptop computer anywhere in the world, talking through a headset and controlling the robot's movement. less

The QA telepresence robot by Anybots chats with people on the floor at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. The robot's user operates QA from an online laptop computer anywhere in the world, ... more

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Dell shows off their Wasabi, a new small printer during a Dell news conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 9.

Dell shows off their Wasabi, a new small printer during a Dell news conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 9.

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Motorola's new Aura phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. The high-end phone features a 62-carat sapphire crystal lens, a two megapixel camera and a screen resolution with 16 million colors at 300 dpi. It's the world's first true circular display on a phone. less

Motorola's new Aura phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. The high-end phone features a 62-carat sapphire crystal lens, a two ... more

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Motorola's new Aura phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9.

Motorola's new Aura phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9.

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Daniel Brown gets a Coke at Samsung's new interactive uVend machine at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. Samsung, Sapient and Coca-Cola collaborated on the machines that feature touch screen displays, shock sensors and Wi-Fi and will be beta tested in malls in 2009. less

Daniel Brown gets a Coke at Samsung's new interactive uVend machine at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. Samsung, Sapient and Coca-Cola collaborated on ... more

Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, joins Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett as Barrett gives his keynote address at the Venetian during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 9 in Las Vegas. less

Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, joins Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett as Barrett gives his keynote address at the Venetian during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 9 in Las ... more

Adam Duritz, the lead singer of the Counting Crows, joins Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett as Barrett gives his keynote address at the Venetian during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 9 in Las Vegas. less

Adam Duritz, the lead singer of the Counting Crows, joins Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett as Barrett gives his keynote address at the Venetian during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 9 ... more

Canon's Vixia HF S10 high definition camcorder is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. The device can record up to 12 hours of high definition video on a 32 GB internal flash drive and features a 10x HD video lens and a built-in 8 megapixel digital camera. less

Canon's Vixia HF S10 high definition camcorder is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. The device can record up to 12 hours of high definition ... more

A Google G1 phone is shown at the T-Mobile booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

A Google G1 phone is shown at the T-Mobile booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

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A thermal imaging infrared monitor by FLIR in the dash of a BMW is shown at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

A thermal imaging infrared monitor by FLIR in the dash of a BMW is shown at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

Photo: Paul Sakuma, AP

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Taser International vice president of communications Steve Tuttle displays a Mossberg Less Lethal Shotgun that fires a Taser round in a shotgun shell at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 9. The shotgun fires what is called an extended range electronic projectile (XREP) 75-100 feet. The new system can work with any 12-gauge shotgun and will be available for law enforcement personnel in March 2009. less

Taser International vice president of communications Steve Tuttle displays a Mossberg Less Lethal Shotgun that fires a Taser round in a shotgun shell at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show at the ... more

The Palm Pre smartphone and a wireless charger are shown at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

The Palm Pre smartphone and a wireless charger are shown at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 9.

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Tom Hanks tries on prototype glasses that allow you to see everything that is in front of you while they display a movie during Sony CEO Howard Stringer's, right, keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. less

Tom Hanks tries on prototype glasses that allow you to see everything that is in front of you while they display a movie during Sony CEO Howard Stringer's, right, keynote address at the Consumer Electronics ... more

An OLED digital picture frame is shown at the Kodak booth at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The $999 frames can hold up to 10,000 photos and feature a 180 degree viewing angle, a quick touch border and Wi-Fi. less

An OLED digital picture frame is shown at the Kodak booth at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The $999 frames can hold up to 10,000 photos and feature a 180 degree viewing angle, a quick touch ... more

An ioSafe Solo USB external hard drive is set on fire at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The company says its hard drives are fireproof up to 1,550 degrees for up to 30 minutes and waterproof up to 10 feet of water for 3 days. less

An ioSafe Solo USB external hard drive is set on fire at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The company says its hard drives are fireproof up to 1,550 degrees for up to 30 minutes and waterproof ... more

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A hard drive that was encased in an ioSafe, Inc. Solo USB external hard drive and one that was not are shown at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The company offers a disaster recovery warranty with their products. less

A hard drive that was encased in an ioSafe, Inc. Solo USB external hard drive and one that was not are shown at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The company offers a disaster recovery warranty ... more

A Nokia N97 mobile computer is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device features a full-QWERTY board, touch screen and full GPS and will be available in North America in the first half of 2009. less

A Nokia N97 mobile computer is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device features a full-QWERTY board, touch screen and full GPS and will be available in North ... more

A nokia E63 phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 8. Designed for heavy e-mail users, the $279 device and features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a 2-megapixel camera and no carrier contract. less

A nokia E63 phone is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 8. Designed for heavy e-mail users, the $279 device and features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a 2-megapixel camera and no carrier ... more

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A Nokia 5800 XpressMusic device with touch guitar pick stylus is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The touch screen music player is optimized for social networking and allows users to play videos and has GPS. less

A Nokia 5800 XpressMusic device with touch guitar pick stylus is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The touch screen music player is optimized for social networking and allows users ... more

Attendee Sarena Yang uses the Gravitonus seat in the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. The Gravitonus seat has several computer screens and rotates and uses the Intel Core chip. less

Attendee Sarena Yang uses the Gravitonus seat in the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8. The Gravitonus seat has several computer screens and rotates and uses the ... more

A Linksys router is displayed at the T-Mobile booth. T-Mobile is offering a $10.00 per month home phone plan that uses the router with your high speed Internet and unlimited phone minutes on up to two different phone numbers. less

A Linksys router is displayed at the T-Mobile booth. T-Mobile is offering a $10.00 per month home phone plan that uses the router with your high speed Internet and unlimited phone minutes on up to two different ... more

A Nokia BH-904 Bluetooth headset is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The headset features a sliding boom and dual microphone and provides five hours of talk time from a 15-minute charge. less

A Nokia BH-904 Bluetooth headset is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. The headset features a sliding boom and dual microphone and provides five hours of talk ... more

A Blackberry Curve 8900 is displayed as it plays a music video at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The phone features a 3.2 megapixel camera with image stabilization and Wi-Fi.

A Blackberry Curve 8900 is displayed as it plays a music video at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The phone features a 3.2 megapixel camera with image stabilization and Wi-Fi.

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A Blackberry Bold with the new Slacker personalized radio application is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The application can find the name of a song, provide album reviews and personalizes play lists. less

A Blackberry Bold with the new Slacker personalized radio application is displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. The application can find the name of a song, provide album reviews and ... more

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, assisted by a bit of e-humor in the background, gives the opening keynote address at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, assisted by a bit of e-humor in the background, gives the opening keynote address at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.